Courtesy

//ˈkɜːtəsi// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Given or done as a polite gesture. not-comparable

    "We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."

  2. 2
    Supplied free of charge. not-comparable

    "The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."

Noun
  1. 1
    Polite behavior. uncountable

    "Please extend them the courtesy of your presence."

  2. 2
    a courteous or respectful or considerate act wordnet
  3. 3
    A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice. countable

    "I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."

  4. 4
    a courteous manner wordnet
  5. 5
    Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence. uncountable

    "They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."

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  1. 6
    a courteous or respectful or considerate remark wordnet
  2. 7
    Willingness or generosity in providing something needed. uncountable

    "They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper."

  3. 8
    A curtsey. countable, dated, uncountable

    "The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual."

  4. 9
    The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of curtsey. alt-of, alternative

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix).

Etymology 2

From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix).

Etymology 3

From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix).

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